Basic Features of the Constitution of India
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What to Focus On
- The word 'Constitution' comes from the Latin 'constitutio' meaning 'to establish'
- A Constitution is the supreme or fundamental law of a country
- It establishes the organs of government and defines their powers
- The Government of India Act, 1935 is the base/foundation document of the Constitution of India
- The Constituent Assembly first met on 9 December 1946
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar — Chairman of the Drafting Committee — is the Principal Architect of the Constitution
- India's Constitution is the world's longest written Constitution
- The Preamble is part of the Constitution and is the guide to interpretation — Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
- Words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The Preamble is NOT a part of the Constitution and has no legal value
Fundamental Rights apply only to Indian citizens and NOT to foreigners or non-citizens
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are completely unimportant because they are non-justiciable and courts cannot enforce them
Memory Tips
The word 'Constitution' is derived from the Latin word 'constitutio' meaning 'to establish'
Three Sources of the Indian Constitution: Government of India Act 1935, Constitutions of other countries, and Objectives Resolution
The Constituent Assembly took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days; held 11 sessions, 165 days of work, 114 days on draft
Preamble Keywords: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic — Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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